Has good instincts from the back end and plenty of mobility, plus excellent offensive ability and a good point shot. Is a huge asset as the quarterback on a power play.

Flaws:

Lacks ideal size for the blueline position at the NHL level. Needs to add some bulk to be able to better defend against bigger forwards (and cope with injuries). Isn't a physical player.

Career Potential:

Talented offensive defenseman with upside.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

Canadian Major Junior

All-Rookie Team

2007-08

WHL

Bill Hunter Trophy

2009-10

WHL

West First All-Star Team

2010-11, 2009-10

Movements & Injuries

2015

2/08/2015

Missed 2 games (hip injury).

2/05/2015

Hip injury, day-to-day.

2014

9/04/2014

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche to a two-year contract.

6/30/2014

Colorado Avalanche tendered a qualifying offer.

4/30/2014

Missed the last 4 playoff games (torn left mcl).

4/22/2014

Torn left MCL, sidelined indefinitely.

4/17/2014

Missed the last regular season game (upper body injury).

4/13/2014

Upper body injury, day-to-day.

1/14/2014

Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).

1/11/2014

Shoulder injury, day-to-day.

2013

11/17/2013

Recalled from Lake Erie (AHL).

11/04/2013

Assigned to Lake Erie (AHL).

3/26/2013

Recalled from Lake Erie (AHL).

3/12/2013

Assigned to Lake Erie (AHL).

1/11/2013

Recalled from Lake Erie (AHL).

2012

2/23/2012

Recalled from Lake Erie (AHL).

2/17/2012

Assigned to Lake Erie (AHL).

2/04/2012

Recalled from Lake Erie (AHL).

2011

10/02/2011

Assigned to Lake Erie (AHL).

3/25/2011

Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a three-year entry-level contract.

2009

9/17/2009

Returned to his junior team (Kelowna-WHL).

Career Transactions

2009

6/27/2009

Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 3rd round (64th overall) in 2009.

Player News

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had a goal and an assist on Thursday versus the Panthers. | 01/15/2015 10:15 PM

News

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had a goal and an assist on Thursday versus the Panthers.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Barrie recorded three shots on net, scoring within the first three minutes of the game. Barrie has four goals and 24 assists this season.

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had three assists on Friday against the Canucks. | 10/25/2014 11:05 AM

News

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had three assists on Friday against the Canucks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Barrie has a bad plus-minus to start the season at minus-seven but he has six points after the outburst on Friday.

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had three assists on Friday against the Canucks. | 10/25/2014 11:02 AM

News

Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had three assists on Friday against the Canucks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Barrie has a bad plus-minus to start the season at minus-seven but he has six points after the outburst on Friday.

Barrie is a priorit signing this off-season | 05/04/2014 10:41 AM

News

Tyson Barrie will be a priority signing for the Avalanhce this off-season.

Denver Post

Impact

The 23-year-old rearguard, who is a restricted free agent, led the Avs in goals (13) and points (38) from the blueline, and anchored the team's power play. Barrie is a budding star and is sure to get a healthy raise.

Tyson Barrie out 4-6 weeks with MCL injury | 04/22/2014 8:50 AM

News

Tyson Barrie will be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks with a medial collateral ligament injury.

Denver Post

Impact

He was hurt early in the second period when he collided knee-to-knee with Minnesota's Matt Cooke at the blueline. Barrie led Colorado's defense corps with 13 goals during the regular season and he recorded 38 points in 64 games. His offensive abilities from the point will be sorely missed.

Tyson Barrie departs with lower-body injury | 04/21/2014 9:00 PM

News

Avs defenseman Tyson Barrie was forced to leave Monday's game against Minnesota due to a lower-body injury.

Mike Chambers on Twitter

Impact

Barrie was on the losing end of a knee-on-knee hit from Matt Cooke of the Wild, leaving him in obvious pain. He's been ruled out from returning to this game, but his status for Game 4 is up in the air.

Barrie registers two assists in 5-4 OT win | 04/18/2014 12:46 PM

News

Tyson Barrie continues to impress with his play as he registrered two assists in Colorado's 5-4 overtime win over Minnesota in Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Barrie was in Av coach Patrick Roy's doghouse to start the season and was sent to the AHL to find his game. Barrie returned to the NHL with confidence and registered 38 points in 64 games and anchored the Colorado power play. That production translates to a 47-point full season and makes Barrie a top-20 rearguard for the 2014-15 campaign.

Tyson Barrie should be ready for Game 1 | 04/14/2014 12:41 PM

News

Tyson Barrie (upper body) is projected to be fine to play in Game 1 against Minnesota on Thursday night.

Denver Post

Impact

He was held out of Sunday's contest mainly as a precaution, according to coach Patrick Roy. Barrie enjoyed an excellent 2013-14 campaign with 13 goals and 38 points from the blueline in 64 games.

Tyson Barrie sustains injury Friday night | 04/12/2014 12:50 PM

News

Tyson Barrie left Friday night's game against the Sharks in the first period with an upper-body injury.

Avalanche.com

Impact

No word yet on the severity of the injury but it will likely keep him out of Sunday's contest against Anaheim. If Barrie is gone for the start of the playoffs it will be a big blow to the Avalanche as he is the team's leading scorer from the blueline with 38 points in 64 games.

He has generated four goals and four assists in his past nine games. Barrie has 38 points and a plus-18 rating in 63 matches on the year.

Barrie scores in Avalanche win | 04/04/2014 1:23 AM

News

Tyson Barrie, who tied the game with 51.4 seconds left in the third period, scored the lone goal in the tiebreaker with a shot over Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist's right pad in the first round in Colorado's 3-2 shootout win over the Rangers Thursday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Barrie has been good lately with four points in his last five games. He now has 11 goals and 23 assists in 59 games this season. Defenseman Andre Benoit scored the other goal for the Avalanche.

Barrie tipped Matt Duchene's pass over the shoulder of goalie Eddie Lack 55 seconds into the extra period for his third overtime goal this season and the fourth of his NHL career, a franchise record for a defenseman. Barrie now has 10 goals and 22 assists in 56 games this season. It has been a very good season for him. Duchene and Gabriel Landeskog also scored for the Avalanche.

Tyson Barrie shifts back to defense | 03/25/2014 6:43 PM

News

After spending two games as a forward, Tyson Barrie will serve as a defenseman on Tuesday.

Denver Post

Impact

"It was an experience. It was fun, and nice to know they trusted me," Barrie said. "But it's nice to get to back to the back end, where I'm more comfortable and where I want to be." He has nine goals and 30 points in 54 contests in 2013-14.

Tyson Barrie will play as a forward Friday | 03/21/2014 2:39 PM

News

Tyson Barrie will serve as a forward for a second straight game on Friday.

Denver Post

Impact

Barrie has nine goals and 30 points in 53 games this season. He will play alongside Max Talbot and Cody McLeod.

Roy is very pleased with Tyson Barrie | 03/18/2014 9:07 AM

News

Coach Patrick Roy has been impressed with the play of Tyson Barrie.

Denver Post

Impact

"This is the type of player I expected," Roy said. "He's playing really well right now. Good for him. Good for us at the same time. He understands clearly what we're looking for. He's not afraid to jump in on the rush, and you know what? Even defensively, he's doing a really good job winning his battles. We're very pleased." He leads Colorado's defense corps with a plus-14 rating and nine goals this season. Barrie has four goals and 12 assists in his past 18 matches.

Avs' Tyson Barrie has been red hot | 03/05/2014 9:36 AM

News

Tyson Barrie scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Colorado's 4-2 victory against Chicago on Tuesday night.

Denver Post

Impact

He broke a 2-2 tie just after the midway mark of the third period with his third power-play goal of the season. Barrie has four goals and nine assists in his last 12 games. Pick up the 22-year-old blueliner if you are seeking offense from the back end. He has 26 points and a plus-15 rating in 45 matches.

Tyson Barrie picks up three points Saturday | 02/09/2014 9:42 AM

News

Tyson Barrie had three assists in Colorado's 5-2 victory on Saturday.

Denver Post

Impact

Barrie has only been held off the scoresheet twice in his last eight games. He's going into the break with seven goals and 22 points in 45 contests.

Tyson Barrie scores OT winner vs. Hawks | 01/14/2014 11:31 PM

News

Tyson Barrie scored twice, including the overtime winner, in the Avs' 3-2 win over the Blackhawks Tuesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Barrie has gone on a points binge as of late, putting up six points in his past five games.

Tyson Barrie (shoulder) is day-to-day | 01/11/2014 4:40 PM

News

Tyson Barrie is listed as day-to-day with a shoulder injury.

Denver Post

Impact

He isn't expected to play Saturday because the Avalanche have called up Ryan Wilson and Karl Stollery from the minors.

Barrie injured in loss Friday v Isles | 01/11/2014 12:44 PM

News

Tyson Barrie sustained an injury during Friday night's 2-1 loss to the Islanders.

Denver Post

Impact

Although Barrie returned to the game after being injured the Avs' have called up Karl Stollery from Lake Erie of the AHL as insurance in case Barrie can't go against the Wild Saturday night. Let's call Barrie a game-time decision.

He also had an assist in the contest to extend his modest point streak to three games. Barrie has picked up 11 points in 27 games with the Avalanche this campaign.

Barrie playing much better hockey | 12/30/2013 11:49 AM

News

Tyson Barrie has really turned his game around.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Barrie struggled right out of the gate and earned Colorado coach Patrick Roy's scorn. He was demoted and spent over a month in the AHL. However since his return to the Mile High City, his play has been much improved. In his last sven games Barrie has registered four points. That is much more in line with the expectations of those who drafted him this season. If you need help on your blueline and Barrie is available on your wire, you may consider picking him up.

Roy has liked Tyson Barrie's game of late | 11/26/2013 10:13 AM

News

Avalanche coach Patrick Roy has been impressed with the play of Tyson Barrie since his recall from the minors.

Denver Post

Impact

"He's been outstanding, played really well," Roy said. "He's jumping in the play well, he's making good decisions with the puck and without the puck as well, and he's been more physical in his games. Overall, I'm very pleased with him." Barrie has two assists, eight shots and a plus-3 rating in three games this month. He will try to secure his roster spot in Colorado while Ryan Wilson is sidelined.

Colorado brings up D Tyson Barrie | 11/18/2013 11:26 AM

News

Tyson Barrie has been recalled by Colorado.

Denver Post

Impact

He was brought up from the AHL on Sunday after the Avs placed Ryan Wilson on injured reserve. In five games with Colorado this season, Barrie had one assist and seven shots.

Tyson Barrie continues to be healthy scratch | 10/26/2013 12:54 PM

News

Tyson Barrie continues to sit in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Many drafted Barrie thinking he would have a breakout season anchoring the Avs' first power-play unit. It hasn't worked out that way to date. Colorado coach Patrick Roy is not a fan of Barrie's sloppy defensive play and he seems to have no need to play him for his offense given how well Erik Johnson and Andre Benoit have handled the point with the man advantage. If you haven't already done so, drop Barrie.

Tyson Barrie to be healthy scratch Saturday | 10/12/2013 2:00 PM

News

Tyson Barrie will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against Washington.

Denver Post

Impact

Coach Patrick Roy has been pretty open with his criticism of Barrie, and with Ryan Wilson now healthy, Roy has another option on the blueline. Barrie is too talented to be in press box for long. Reserve him but don't waive him yet.

"[Friday], I was not 100 percent happy with Barrie. That's why I put Parenteau (at the point) sometimes there," Roy said. "Tyson needs to keep his game more simple. When he's losing the puck at the blue line or he's making a bad decision at the blue line, this is not what we're looking for. I think he could be a little bit better in that area." Roy didn't like seeing his team's power play go 0-for-5 in the contest.

Barrie also led the Avalanche with four shots on goal. Greg Zanon and P.A. Parenteau assisted on Barrie's goal.

Avs recall Tyson Barrie from the minors | 03/26/2013 7:19 AM

News

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled defenseman Tyson Barrie from the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.

Denver Post

Impact

Barrie was recalled due to the injury suffered by Ryan Wilson who keeps re-injuring his ankle. Barrie had a hip injury last week which robbed him of the chance to be re-called at that time but he is now healthy and will be in the Colorado lineup Wednesday. Barrie has a goal and six points in 15 NHL games this season but we cannot recommend him at this time as the Avs are not a good hockey club.

Minor injury costs Tyson Barrie call up | 03/20/2013 8:26 AM

News

Tyson Barrie is dealing with a hip injury.

Denver Post

Impact

Barrie's ailment isn't serious, but it robbed him of a chance to play with the Avalanche. The team were expected to summon him to help out their struggling defense, but with Barrie injured, they went with Stefan Elliott.

Tyson Barrie heads to the AHL | 03/13/2013 9:02 AM

News

Tyson Barrie has been sent down to the minors.

Denver Post

Impact

Colorado needed to free up some space for Milan Hejduk (upper body), who is close to coming off the injured reserve. Barrie has a goal and six points in 15 games this season.

Tyson Barrie will not be healthy scratch | 03/05/2013 8:09 AM

News

Coach Joe Sacco said that Tyson Barrie will not be a healthy scratch when the Avs get all their defensemen back in action.

Denver Post

Impact

The Avalanche currently are missing Erik Johnson and Ryan Wilson but both are ready to return to action, perhaps as early as Wednesday. Joe Sacco stated that Barrie needs to play and would rather have him play a lot with the Lake Erie Monsters rather than languish in the press box with Colorado as a healthy scratch. Barrie has been the Avs top offensive threat on the blueline with a goal and six points in 13 games tying him in points with Jan Hejda.

Tyson Barrie becoming top Coloroda defenseman | 02/20/2013 11:18 AM

News

As he gets more ice time and more points -- he has four in his past three games -- Tyson Barrie is gaining more confidence on the blueline with the Colorado Avalanche.

Denver Post

Impact

Asked about his confidence level now as opposed to last season, when he played 10 games for the Avs, Barrie said, "I don't think it's even comparable. I think right now I'm playing the way I know I can play. I feel more like myself out there. There were a few games this year where I played OK, but I wasn't great. Since I've been back in the lineup now, I feel like I'm skating and making some plays." Barrie hasn't just been good on offense. He's been first-rate defensively, too, but fantasy players may wish to consider his offensive skills. This week, he became the Avs' first defenseman to score a goal and the team's coaches are sure there are plenty more coming.

Tyson Barrie leads Avs in ice time again | 02/17/2013 11:34 AM

News

Tyson Barrie logged a team-leading 22:33 of ice time in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Edmonton.

Denver Post

Impact

This marks the second consecutive game in which Barrie has garnered the most ice time on the Avs and while this has something to do with the absences of Erik Johnson and Ryan Wilson, it's an encouraging sign nonetheless. He's a solid under-the-radar target in keeper leagues.

Barrie also registered his first assist of the season. He's spent a lot of time in the press box this season, so it's encouraging to see him trusted on Thursday.

Barrie might be a healthy scratch Thursday | 01/24/2013 10:37 AM

News

Tyson Barrie might spend Thursday's game in the press box.

Denver Post

Impact

Avalanche coach Joe Sacco has already committed to giving blueliner Matt Hunwick a chance, so someone will need to leave the lineup to make room. Barrie has no points and two penalty minutes in two games this season.

Tyson Barrie plays well in opener | 01/22/2013 8:35 AM

News

Coach Joe Sacco was pleased with the play of defenseman Tyson Barrie in the opener Saturday.

Denver Post

Impact

Sacco used the youngster who had played in the AHL this season rather than veterans Matt Hunwick and Shane O'Brien who were healthy scratches after sitting out the lockout. "I thought he had good energy. He was alive out there," Sacco said of Barrie. "He made some things happen offensively. There were a couple defensive lapses here and there, but we had other players that (made similar mistakes). Overall, I thought he played pretty good." One big thing is that the 21-year-old blueliner can quarterback the power play and that will help the second unit this season.

Tyson Barrie plays well in opener | 01/22/2013 8:21 AM

News

Coach Joe Sacco was pleased with the play of defenseman Tyson Barrie in the opener Saturday.

Denver Post

Impact

Sacco used the youngster who had played in the AHL this season rather than veterans Matt Hunwick and Shane O'Brien who were healthy scratches after sitting out the lockout. "I thought he had good energy. He was alive out there," Sacco said of Barrie. "He made some things happen offensively. There were a couple defensive lapses here and there, but we had other players that (made similar mistakes). Overall, I thought he played pretty good." One big thing is that the 21-year-old blueliner can quarterback the power play and that will help the second unit this season.